How long does the logicboard last?
How long is the logicboard supposed to or estimated to last?
I had to change my logicboard in 2018 (when I received it BNIB as a gift in 2018) and now it is dead again. :(
MacBook, macOS 11.1
How long is the logicboard supposed to or estimated to last?
I had to change my logicboard in 2018 (when I received it BNIB as a gift in 2018) and now it is dead again. :(
MacBook, macOS 11.1
Hi 123Mi123,
The main logic board (motherboard) should last for several years - over a decade, assuming that the Mac is properly taken care of and not exposed to liquids, dangerous materials or hard drops.
Are you sure that the main logic board is dead? Can you please describe the issue that makes you suspect this?
Hi 123Mi123,
The main logic board (motherboard) should last for several years - over a decade, assuming that the Mac is properly taken care of and not exposed to liquids, dangerous materials or hard drops.
Are you sure that the main logic board is dead? Can you please describe the issue that makes you suspect this?
There are other parts that involve circuit boards in 2016-2018 12-inch MacBook retina models.
• 923-00997 Apple IO board and Flex Cable Assembly for MacBook Retina 12 | dvwarehouse
https://www.dvwarehouse.com/products/42355.html
This power board is central to a MacBook being able to function; with or without battery charge.
And misdiagnostic could falsely indicate a failure. Problematic replacement may cost much more.
MacBook (2015-2019) - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacBook_(Retina)
• 12-Inch Retina Display MacBook Pros and Cons: EveryMac.com
Generalized terms and flexible use or their meaning, may not say enough detail to matter.
(Time for a newer MacBook/Air? or MB /Pro? Just maybe.)
Hi, thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Here's the chain of events to put things into perspective:
The macbook went black suddenly while I was working on it. Battery life is about 30% based on my memory when it died. I plugged the power to the macbook but the screen remains black while the base of the macbook feels warm.
I brought the macbook to an apple store the next day and the staff took it to be checked by a technician backend. The diagnosis is that the logicboard is dead and it cost about $700 to replace. Which doesn't make sense to replace the logicboard since I can get a brand new macbook air at less than 2K.
Hence my question on how long does the logicboard lasts because the last time the macbook went black in August 2018, the authorised apple service provider changed the logicboard already. And this particular logicboard lasted less than 2 years in this case.
Thanks for your input.
I think a new macbook air may be in place but then again, I have concern on whether this event would be repeated. I don't want to replace my laptop every 3 years. :/
How long does the logicboard last?